Utilities & Infrastructure in Altoona, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.9%

of households

No Internet

12.7%

of households

Total Households

18,498

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.9%
Cellular Data Plan
77.3%
Satellite
4.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
12.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.1%

of households

Smartphone

81.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.7%

of households

Tablet

54.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.1%
Smartphone
81.4%
Desktop / Laptop
67.7%
Tablet
54.7%
Smartphone Only
11.4%
No Computer
11.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

62,795

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water62,5003
BROOKWOOD COUNTRYSIDECommunityGround water2000
WESTWOOD PARK WATER COCommunityGround water950

84.6% of households in Altoona have broadband internet access. 69.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 11.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 62,795 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.